Well, the probationary period began yesterday for Casey Anthony. Nancy Grace must be ecstatic; I say must be because I haven’t seen her show personally in quite some time. I want to spare myself of the aggravation as she is quite nauseating. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: CNN
August 25th, 2011, 07:10 PM ET
Casey Anthony had her first meeting with her probation officer at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, according to a Department of Corrections spokesperson.
DOC public affairs director Gretl Plessinger told reporters Thursday that Anthony’s probation officer’s name and the location where she reported are being kept confidential due to security concerns. All she would confirm was that the meeting took place in Florida and that Anthony’s one year of probation began last night.
Whatever county Anthony is now in, though, she will need to request a travel permit from her probation officer if she wants to leave. If she attempts to move out of the state, she will need to request an interstate transfer and the receiving state would have to approve it. She has not made such a request at this point.
Plessinger said Wednesday’s meeting lasted for about an hour as Anthony’s probation officer explained the terms of her supervision to her. This may include a requirement that Anthony either actively seek a job or go to school, although she added that because of the “unique issues” in this case other solutions may need to be worked out.
“She told the probation officer that she intended to do well on probation,” Plessinger said. “She was polite and cooperative.”
Anthony must report to her probation officer by the fifth day of each month. She also must make monthly $20 payments for her supervision. Her officer may make random checks on her residence during the month. She cannot possess firearms or drink excessively, and she cannot have contact with the victim in her check fraud case, Amy Huizenga.
The agency is trying to ensure that Anthony is treated like any other probationer, aside from taking some additional security measures. If she violates any of the conditions of probation, the court will be notified.
Plessinger said the DOC is being very diligent about maintaining the secrecy of Anthony’s location both for her safety and for the safety of their staff.
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